Proposal - Anton Chekhov Flashcards
1
Q
anton chekhov
A
- had a personal mantra that guided his writing style
- “the dramatist is not meant to be a judge of his characters and what they say; his only job is to be an impartial witness”
2
Q
elements of farce
A
- stereotyped characters
- ridiculous or improbable situations
- exaggeration, irony
- comments on human frailties, social customs
- note: even though Chekhov purports not to judge, he does have some observations on people and life, which you will see in his works
